Top synonyms for “mystery”: closed book, enigma, mystery story, secret, whodunit.
Definitions
- (noun)something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained“how it got out is a mystery”
- (noun)a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "mystery"?
Common synonyms for "mystery" include closed book, enigma, mystery story, secret, whodunit. Our thesaurus lists 5 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "mystery" mean?
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained Example: "how it got out is a mystery"
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